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Also covers chrome extensions and open source
BetterViewer replaces the built-in image viewing mode in Firefox and Chrome-based browsers.
Alternatives
The Best Darkreader Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 17 open source
Looking for something like Darkreader? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 17 are open source.
About Darkreadergithub.com/darkreader/darkreader
VisitDark Reader is an open-source MIT-licensed browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that analyzes web pages and generates a dark mode to reduce eyestrain.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionBetterviewerBetterViewer replaces the built-in image viewing mode in…Free or freemium optionEcosiaThe Ecosia Firefox extension sets Ecosia as the browser’s…Another optionAnoriAnori adds customizable new-tab pages to Chrome and…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Betterviewer | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Anori | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | CRX Installer by FoxRefire | — | Not stated | Browser extension |
| 4 | Selecton | — | Not stated | Browser extension |
| 5 | Yet Another Speed Dial | — | Not stated | Android |
| 6 | Web Search Navigator | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Dark Background and Light Text | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 8 | IA Downloader | — | Yes | Browser extension, Windows |
| 9 | Sidebery | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | TablissNG | — | Yes | — |
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2
Also covers chrome extensions and open source
Anori adds customizable new-tab pages to Chrome and Firefox, with widgets for bookmarks, calendar, to-do items, and notes.
3
CRX Installer by FoxRefire
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/crxinst…Also covers chrome extensions · same kind of app
CRX Installer installs Chrome extensions in Zen, Firefox Nightly, and LibreWolf, with additional setup steps noted for some browsers.
4
Selecton
github.com/emvaized/selecton-extensionAlso covers chrome extensions
SelectON adds a popup of actions for selected text in Chrome and Firefox, including copy, search, conversion, translation, and link actions.
5
Yet Another Speed Dial
github.com/conceptualspace/yet-another-speed-d…Also covers chrome extensions
Yet Another Speed Dial combines a new-tab page and bookmark manager for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, with site thumbnails and organization features.
6
Also covers chrome extensions
Web Search Navigator adds keyboard shortcuts to Google, YouTube, GitHub, Amazon, and other sites, with support listed for major browsers.
7
Also covers open source
Dark Background and Light Text changes webpage colors to show light text on a dark background through a Firefox add-on.
8
Also covers open source
This browser extension downloads books from Internet Archive and HathiTrust Digital Library, with a notice naming its official source.
9
Also covers open source
Sidebery manages Firefox tabs and bookmarks in a sidebar through a browser extension.
10
Also covers open source
TablissNG offers a customizable new-tab page for Firefox, Chrome, and Edge, maintained as a version of the Tabliss project.
11
Also covers open source
Firefox Scripts provides userChromeJS, autoconfig.js, and extension scripts, with installation instructions for Firefox Developer Edition.
12
Also covers open source
Copy Selection as Markdown copies a page title, URL, and selected text as Markdown through a Firefox add-on.
13
Also covers open source
New Tab Override lets Firefox users choose which page appears whenever they open a new tab.
14
Also covers open source
Auto-Sort Bookmarks sorts Firefox bookmarks by multiple criteria, with settings for automatic sorting.
15
Also covers open source
Bookmarks Organizer finds bookmarks that no longer work and helps users put their saved links in order.
16
Also covers open source
Sine manages themes for Firefox-based browsers, according to its project description.
17
Also covers open source
Mouse gestures and browser commands are available through Gesturefy, a customizable Firefox add-on designed for mice, not touchpads.
18
FireMonkey by erosman
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/firemon…Same kind of app
FireMonkey combines user-script and user-style management in a Firefox extension, with a compatibility mode for scripts from other managers.
19
Also covers open source
Firefox CSS Hacks collects user stylesheets for changing the appearance of Mozilla Firefox.
20
Also covers open source
Betterfox provides Firefox about:config preference tweaks and user.js settings intended to adjust privacy, security, and performance.
21
Also covers open source
Adaptive Tab Bar Colour changes the Firefox theme color to match the appearance of the current website.
22
OneTab
one-tab.comOneTab saves browser tabs into a list to reduce tab clutter and memory use in Chrome and Firefox.
23
Same kind of app · free
The Ecosia Firefox extension sets Ecosia as the browser’s default search engine; the add-on is free to download.
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Container Tab Groups by Menhera.org , anosatsuk124
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/contain…Same kind of app
Container Tab Groups organizes Firefox tabs into Chrome-like groups using Firefox container tabs, which keep browsing contexts separated.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Copy Selection as Markdown24 alternativesYet Another Speed Dial21 alternativesBookmarks Organizer24 alternativesFireMonkey by erosman12 alternativesAnori24 alternativesAuto-Sort Bookmarks24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Darkreader?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Darkreader are Betterviewer, Anori, and CRX Installer by FoxRefire.
Is there a free alternative to Darkreader?
Yes. Ecosia is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Darkreader?
Yes: Betterviewer, Anori, Web Search Navigator, and Dark Background and Light Text.
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